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Tossey Family History

Tossey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fossey, Tussey, Cossey, Rossey, Dossey, Mossey, Tousey, Tassey

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Where is the Tossey family from?

You can see how Tossey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tossey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tossey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Tossey families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Tossey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tossey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tossey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tossey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tossey. 100% of Tossey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tossey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tossey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tossey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 83 immigration records available for the last name Tossey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Tossey. For the veterans among your Tossey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tossey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tossey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tossey in 1958 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tossey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tossey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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